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ConflictSep 16US Charges 5 In Russian Intelligence Sabotage And Assassination PlotRFE/RL
PoliticsSep 16The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.Spiegel International [en]
ConflictSep 16US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plotsFrance 24 [en]
BusinessSep 16Retail traders chased cyber options but skipped the stocksRetail traders were observed to pursue cyber options while bypassing traditional stocks. This suggests a notable trend in trading preferences among this group of investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
Sci & TechSep 16Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of AI, new poll findsA new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are growing more concerned about the environmental impacts of AIThe Independent World
BusinessSep 16Biggest stock movers Wednesday: INTC, VOD, and moreSeeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 16Von der Leyen tries to stem tide on global threats ― from Trump to AI and climateAt time of "great perils," the State of the Union speech pushes European "independence" while floating unique "associate membership" for Canada.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Canada could become EU’s first associate member, von der Leyen saysSeeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 16Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifiesEU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.CNBC
WorldSep 16Morning news briefThe Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, new reports detail the damage and $30 billion price tag of the Iran war, Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge's ruling.NPR News
ConflictSep 16US exposes alleged Russian terror network targeting Ukraine alliesPolitico Europe
WorldSep 16Marcelo Gallardo operation in Ecuador: how is the plan to give a quality leap to the National Team that wants to be a protagonistSeven months after leaving River, "El Muñeco" faces a new challenge at the head of the "Tricolor" National Team, which recently reached the round of 16 in the World Cup. His arrival caused a revolution in the country, so much so that even President Daniel Noboa, intends to receive him.Clarín
PoliticsSep 16Von der Leyen backs Canada’s ‘associate membership’ bidEuropean Commission president says EU and Canada ‘see the world with the same eyes’Financial Times
PoliticsSep 16A global report warns about the state of democracy in the United States: indicators reveal its biggest setback in 50 yearsThe new report from International IDEA warns of a deterioration in the rule of law, judicial independence, freedom of expression, and the press. Other international indices also point to a decline, while almost seven out of ten Americans say they are dissatisfied with the fClarín
Sci & TechSep 16Why is there a fear that AI could threaten humanity, and to what extent is this fear founded?Les appels en faveur d'une réglementation de l'IA se multiplient, alors que des chercheurs et des dirigeants inquiets lancent des avertissements alarmants sur le potentiel de cette technologie.BBC Afrique
BusinessSep 16Treasury ETF shorts shift toward belly ahead of Fed decisionInvestors are adjusting their Treasury ETF short positions towards mid-term maturities in anticipation of a Federal Reserve decision. This indicates market participants are positioning themselves for potential impacts from the upcoming announcement.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 16How hotter weather is making us poorerHeat waves, wildfires and floods have cascading economic impacts, causing incomes to decline and the price of basic goods to rise. The trend will escalate as temperatures continue to increase.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 16Von der Leyen eyes Canada as EU's first 'associate member'EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada saw the world with the same eyes. At her annual State of the Union address, she said the bloc was dealing with an "openly hostile world."DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 16EU chief von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become bloc's first 'associate member'During her annual State of the European Union address, the European Commission president told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney she wants to work together to 'open the door for Canada being the first associate member of the EU.'Le Monde [en]
WorldSep 16The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Rosewood Hong Kong named No.1 as 21 European hotels included in rankingThe top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list.EuroNews [en]
BusinessSep 16Stock futures mixed as Fed rate decision takes center stageSeeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 16EU opens door for Canada to become first associate member, EU Commission president saysStatus does not currently exist under bloc’s treatiesIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 16Russia Sanctions Bill Clears Another Hurdle, Heads Toward Final Vote In US Congresssweeping Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham cleared a key procedural hurdle in the US House of Representatives on September 15, setting up a final vote on legislation that supporters say would increase pressure on Moscow and strengthen US support for Ukraine.RFE/RL
BusinessSep 16US crypto bill stumble sparks call for Hong Kong to seize ‘critical strategic window’The US Senate’s rejection of the Clarity Act – a landmark bill meant to regulate cryptocurrency market structure – has opened a window for Hong Kong to accelerate its digital asset ambitions, industry insiders say, even as the sector remains mired in a slump after a brief rally last month. Beijing’s ban on crypto remains in force in mainland China, but Hong Kong has received approval to develop itself as a digital asset hub, with the stalled push in Washington presenting the city with what...South China Morning Post